Interchangeable Bracket Flange System for Universal Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bracket systems require separate designs for different installation mediums like walls, posts, and glass, leading to inefficiencies and a lack of a unified, sleek, and strong solution.
Innovation Solution
The Interchangeable Bracket Flange System (IBFS) comprises three flange components (Wall Flange, Steel Adaptor Flange, and Glass Adaptor Flange) that work with various materials, using a Flange Column and Small Pointed Head Screw for secure installation without screws or base covers, enabling a modular, modern, and strong connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate bracket designs are used for different installation mediums (walls, posts, glass), then each bracket can be optimized for its specific medium, but the overall system complexity increases and manufacturing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single bracket body that can function with multiple installation mediums through interchangeable flange components. The standardized mounting interface allows the same bracket to be used with wall flanges, post flanges, and glass flanges, eliminating the need for separate bracket designs for each medium while maintaining optimized performance for each application
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the mounting system into modular components: a universal bracket body and interchangeable flange attachments. This segmentation allows the flange components to be specialized for different mediums (wall, post, glass) while the main bracket remains standardized, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods with screws and base covers are used, then secure fastening is achieved, but the aesthetic appearance is compromised with visible hardware
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the visible mounting hardware (screws and base covers) from the final assembly by incorporating fastening mechanisms within the flange components themselves. The flanges are designed with integrated fastening features that secure the bracket to the mounting surface without requiring external visible hardware, thus maintaining both strength and aesthetics
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the fastening function with the flange structure itself. The flange components are designed to perform both the structural function of mounting attachment and the fastening function simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate visible screws and base covers while maintaining secure attachment
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AI summary
The interchangeable bracket flange system is designed to connect any type of bracket to any type of material (wood, concrete, glass, steel, sheet rock etc.) using the wall, glass or steel adaptor flange. The design has a smooth look, no screw is exposed to the user.